Scientist DSP (f/m/x) // Johnson & Johnson

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Caring for the world, one person at a time... inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. We have more than 260 operating companies in more than 60 countries employing approximately 135,000 people. Our worldwide headquarters is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

Janssen Vaccines in Bern (Switzerland) belongs to the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Janssen is an organization of over 40,000 professionals working passionately to prevent, treat, cure and stop some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. In Bern, about 400 people of over 25 nationalities work together with the wider Janssen organization and partners on the development, manufacturing and analytical testing of novel vaccines and bacteria-based pharmaceutical products.

The Downstream Process (DSP) development department is developing, transferring and validating various purification strategies and processes for a vaccine candidate. The Scientist DSP conducts research directed toward the development of manufacturing processes on a large research and development project or a number of small projects with many complex features under minimal supervision using established and novel technology.

Main Responsibilities

• Work toward identification, assessment and development of new scientific concepts and technologies.
• Work independently to perform research of a complex nature where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various identifiable factors in one or more areas.
• Plan and participate in daily and weekly activities based on goals and project timetables and ensure timelines are met throughout development on assigned projects in line with established procedures (SOPs, WIs) and regulations (GLP, EHS) in the process development laboratories.
• Coordinate and support technology transfer of projects within the Development organization and cross functional with Supply Chain or external.
• Plan, write & execute studies for development activities utilizing skills in QbD, DoE and data analysis to contribute to characterization studies, CMC enabling and regulatory submission documentation, clinical research reports and other documentation for internal use.
• Ensure quality conduct of projects, including design, data summary and interpretation, report and manuscript preparation and review and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Define, supervise and execute documentation, records, data management and data integrity upkeep tasks in-line with defined applicable standards (SOPs, WIs, internal standards).
• Make decisions regarding analyzing and interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and arriving at timely technical decisions.
• Modify methodology to improve the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of data. Accurately record information obtained in projects.
• Ensure records and raw data are properly retained.
• Practice continuous improvement in the development of new or refined materials, processes, products and/or scientific procedures.
  

Who We Are Looking For

• MSc in Biotechnology, bioengineering or equivalent + 5+ year relevant work experience or
• PhD in Biotechnology, bioengineering or equivalent
• Excellent problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Team player and a personality with excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Capacity to communicate fluently in English and preferably German
• Experience with GMP or/and downstream processing would be a major asset
  

This job based in Bern, Switzerland will initially be limited to approx. 12 months. If you are interested in working with a global leading pharmaceutical company in a dynamic, progressive and collaborative environment, then send us your application today. Or give us a call if you have any questions!

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